QESTION: To experienced Sellers...

[retailtherapist_8]

This is my first year selling, I was wondering if those experienced Sellers could tell me, do you find that sales improve when peoples tax refunds start to come in? I am considering saving some of my luxury items to list around the end 2nd week of July as I am still restricted with the number of luxury brand names I can list in each month.

Your input is greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.:-)

[extra-keen]

Sales are incredibly unpredictable at any time on ebay.

After 30 years of family business involvement I can tell you that overall sales do drop before and around the end of financial year. They tend to return to "normal" during July and August. However for luxury items I think I'd be waiting just a little longer and catch the Christmas buyers. If you have lots of these items to sell, why not experiment a bit.

Good luck!

[retailtherapist_8]

Thanks for your responses everyone, I am grateful.

Colleen great idea, the Christmas idea, I just want to move the items as they are from a groaning closet, using the funds to make a rather substantial purchase & I am not known for my patience. I do think I will put together a collection to sell around Christmas time though, it will give me another chance to "thin the herd". lol:-D

[thecatspjs]

If you are selling more individual, less readily available items then listing all year round so that they are available when that buyer comes along IMO is important. To sell that single special piece you only need one buyer.

If you are selling more readily available goods, then seasonal demand will impact more.

[retailtherapist_8]

thecatspjs (love the nic) lol I have mainly vintage Chanel, Marc Jacobs & LV handbags & a collection of  jewellery I no longer wear, now on a global scale they are readily available but on a national level there really isn't a great deal to choose from ( that isn't fake at least). I am having reasonably good luck with my brand name shoes but the handbags  in particular are pricey items, as I don't have an extensive history in selling these items I am limited with the amount of listings. Hence timing I thought would be relevant......thus my post.

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.:-)   

[thecatspjs]

Thank-you 🙂

In my experience, authentic vintage items from these brands, Chanel and LV, in particular are sought all year round.

To increase your confidence regarding timing of listing, maybe create and save advanced searches on completed Australian listings for vintage Chanel etc and check out what has sold over previous fortnight and the prices achieved. 

Loads of very clear photos are essential for these listings, as more frequent buyers of these items often have an item authenticated from these photos before bidding or buying and there are several fashion communities, discussion forums and blogs with self-taught experts and collectors, who do this at no cost for members.

That being said, my own photography skills are still in development phase :8}

[retailtherapist_8]

Thank-you 🙂

In my experience, authentic vintage items from these brands, Chanel and LV, in particular are sought all year round.

To increase your confidence regarding timing of listing, maybe create and save advanced searches on completed Australian listings for vintage Chanel etc and check out what has sold over previous fortnight and the prices achieved. 

Loads of very clear photos are essential for these listings, as more frequent buyers of these items often have an item authenticated from these photos before bidding or buying and there are several fashion communities, discussion forums and blogs with self-taught experts and collectors, who do this at no cost for members.

That being said, my own photography skills are still in development phase :8}

That's a wonderful help thecatspjs, thank you so much for taking the time to gimme some pointers! :^O

[emeraldtarpon]

I believe Aussies are going to be "this is mine and you're not getting a cent"(Re:bills) with their returns this year which equates to them actually enjoying their returns by 'treating' themselves and having a spend.

I believe it will be good this year...although sporadic (we don't all get our returns at the same time),if you play your cards right,you will profit-but only if people want your product,of course.

Here's a few things that DO work when trying to attract sales (these are the things that I found have an positive effect on buyers)............................

Be descriptive and add flair to the way you deliver your message (keep the message clear and...include humour,be polite,answer questions ASAP and above all...learn to project enthusiasm in your description (people are drawn to it).

Best of luck....and don't forget to enjoy what you're doing (project that enthusiasm) and don't forget to be positive about your goals and go for it,with gusto : )

There's bucks to be made 😄

[retailtherapist_8]

Awesome post emerald! Thank you. 😄

[chezzy]

Unless the item has a seasonal theme about it does it really matter when it is listed?

I am thinking if an item isn't listed, then browsers can't see it and buyers can't buy it. Maybe try with a couple of items and if they sell that might spur you on to list more and keep decluttering.

[alligator_snapping_turtle]

Thats funny. NO. People spend more online when they have less cash and more in stores when they have spare cash.